Two Dubai landmarks among 10 most photographed in the world

Two Dubai landmarks among 10 most photographed in the world

Dubai's Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab have made it to the top 10 list of the most photographed landmarks in the world — beating iconic structures like Australia's Sydney Opera House, the Great Wall of China and India's Taj Mahal.

Photography experts at London-based ParrotPrint researched the most popular landmarks to see which ones usually make it to tourists' camera rolls. The list comprises spots with the most hashtags on Instagram since its launch in 2010.

The world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa, took the no. 2 spot, just next to Paris' Eiffel Tower. But one of the experts says the Dubai landmark may soon take the crown from one of the world's all-time favourite towers.

“[It] may soon take the number one spot from the Eiffel Tower, while London’s Big Ben and London Eye are sure to keep their place in the top 10 for years to come with thousands visiting and posting images of these UK sites every day," the expert said.

Both the Burj Khalifa and the Burj Al Arab have risen rapidly up the list in recent years as Dubai has grown to be one of the world’s most important travel hubs, according to the study.

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